CVE-2025-58995
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through improper filename control in PHP include/require statements. It affects WordPress sites using the Leblix theme version 2.4 and earlier. Attackers can potentially read sensitive files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Leblix Theme
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full server compromise through local file inclusion leading to remote code execution, sensitive data exposure, and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Information disclosure of sensitive files (configuration files, database credentials, etc.) and limited file system access.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions and security controls preventing code execution.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple exploitation via crafted HTTP requests. Public proof-of-concept available through security researchers.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.5 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/leblix/vulnerability/wordpress-leblix-theme-2-4-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Leblix theme to version 2.5 or later via WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Appearance > Themes. 3. Click 'Update Now' for Leblix theme. 4. Clear any caching plugins/CDN caches.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allSwitch to default WordPress theme until patch can be applied
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict file access
linuxSet strict file permissions on sensitive directories
chmod 640 wp-config.php
chmod 755 wp-content/themes/leblix
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Disable the Leblix theme and use alternative theme immediately
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Appearance > Themes for Leblix theme version 2.4 or earlierCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,status,version | grep leblixVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Leblix theme version is 2.5 or later in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file include patterns in PHP error logs
- HTTP requests with file path traversal parameters
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing 'include', 'require', or file path parameters to theme files
SIEM Query:
web.url:*leblix* AND (web.param:*include* OR web.param:*require* OR web.param:*..*)